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On March 5, 2018 the IRS announced that the maximum annual HSA contribution limit for an individual with family coverage in 2018 has been lowered from $6,900 to $6,850. The maximum annual HSA contribution limit for an individual with self-only coverage remains at $3,450. There is also a $1,000 catch-up contribution available to individuals who will be at least 55 years old during 2018.

There is a possibility that this change could be reversed and/or amended. HealthEquity will be following future developments and updating this blog post with more information as it becomes available.

An HSA is a great complement to a high-deductible health plan, especially when factoring in tax savings and other advantages. In addition, savvy users can take advantage of some creative ways to maximize HSA benefits even more through these easy-to-follow tips:

Health Savings accounts (HSAs) can be beneficial for employees as well as your company. Still, employees may have questions about these accounts (especially if you are offering it to them for the first time). The following are more answers to some common questions about HSAs:

Last month, the United States Congress passed legislation that significantly overhauls the nation’s tax laws, including (among other things) lowering corporate tax rates, increasing the standard deduction, capping the mortgage interest deduction and eliminating many other deductions.

The law also included some provisions that affect the healthcare industry, including some minor parts of the law related to health savings accounts (HSAs). Here are a few things to note: